Bill of Rights
Rights & Justice
Government Changes
Progressive Era & Beyond
Modern Amendments
100

Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

What is the 1st Amendment?

100

Guarantees a speedy and public trial

What is the 6th Amendment?

100

Limits lawsuits against states

What is the 11th Amendment?

100

Allows Congress to collect income tax

What is the 16th Amendment?

100

Repealed prohibition

What is the 21st Amendment?

200

Gives the right to bear arms

What is the 2nd Amendment?

200

Guarantees trial by jury in civil cases

What is the 7th Amendment?

200

Changed how the president and vice president are elected

What is the 12th Amendment?

200

Established direct election of senators

What is the 17th Amendment?

200

Limits presidents to two terms

What is the 22nd Amendment?

300

Protects against quartering soldiers in homes

What is the 3rd Amendment?

300

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment

What is the 8th Amendment?

300

Abolished slavery

What is the 13th Amendment?

300

Established prohibition of alcohol

What is the 18th Amendment?

300

Gave Washington, D.C. electoral votes

What is the 23rd Amendment?

400

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

What is the 4th Amendment?

400

Says people have rights not specifically listed

What is the 9th Amendment?

400

Guarantees equal protection under the law

What is the 14th Amendment?

400

Gave women the right to vote

What is the 19th Amendment?

400

Banned poll taxes

What is the 24th Amendment?

500

Includes due process and protection against self-incrimination

What is the 5th Amendment?

500

Says powers not given to federal government belong to states or people

What is the 10th Amendment?

500

Gave Black men the right to vote

What is the 15th Amendment?

500

Changed when terms of president and Congress begin

What is the 20th Amendment?

500

Lowered voting age to 18

What is the 26th Amendment?